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Head of Operations in a Trade and Manufacturing Company - Proten International
About this role
A Head of Operations is needed for a trade and manufacturing company in Lagos. The role covers retail, warehouse, production, distribution, and facilities, with responsibility for improving efficiency, cost control, process improvements, and team performance while ensuring compliance with company standards. The position reports to the Chief Operating Officer and involves managing budgets, inventory, maintenance, and resource allocation. The employer operates across manufacturing, warehousing, retail, and distribution and seeks a senior operations leader to drive strategic operational improvements.
What you would do
- Oversee retail, warehouse, production, logistics, and facility operations
- Lead and supervise departmental managers and operations teams
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and operational standards
- Monitor performance targets and implement improvements
- Report progress to executive management
- Drive continuous improvement and accountable resource utilisation
- Improve processes, productivity, cost efficiency, and profitability
- Manage budgets, inventory, and equipment maintenance
- Oversee resource allocation and operational strategy development
- Develop and implement strategies aligned with business objectives
What they are asking for
- HND or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Social Sciences or related field
- Minimum 10 years in operations with at least 5 years in a managerial role
- Experience managing multi-site operations across manufacturing, warehousing, retail, or distribution
- Strong knowledge of operational strategy, inventory management, cost control, and process improvement
- Excellent leadership, analytical, problem-solving and team-management skills
- Relevant professional certifications; MBA or master’s degree is a plus
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